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Temperance River State Park is located in a region famous for its bare rock cliffs along the Lake Superior Shore. The park receives warming breezes off the lake in the winter and cooling breezes in the summer. Attractions include camping adjacent to Lake Superior, views from Carlton Peak and the spectacular geologic formations along the Temperance Gorge. It is managed from Tettegouche State Park.

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Located on a Lake or River

CROSS

Superior

TEMPERANCE

On-Site Facilities & Services

Located on a Lake or River

On-Site Recreation

Hiking Trail

Bike Trail

Lake/River Access (Boat Ramp)

Snowmobile Trail (groomed)

Accommodations Policies

Open to the general public, no membership required

Directions

Temperance River State Park is located on State Highway 61 in southern Cook County, 81 miles northeast of Duluth. The park is located about a mile and a half north of the town of Schroeder.

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Reservations: www.stayatmnparks.com or 1-866-857-2757.

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Water Conservation/Wastewater Mgmt Plan

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Eco-Friendly Landscape/Facility Design

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Length of Stay

Daily site rental

Campground Features

Electric

Pets allowed in campsite

Open in fall

Open in winter

Hookups available in WINTER

Flush toilets in campground

Hot showers in campground

Pull-through sites

Secluded campsites

Number/Type of Campsites

Number of camping cabins: 0

Number of camping cabins available in winter: 0

TOTAL number of campsites: 59

TOTAL number of campsites available in winter: 20

Number of sites in horseback camp area: 0

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One of the most interesting geologic features in the park is the narrow Temperance River gorge with its many waterfalls. The rapidly flowing river cut deep potholes in and along the riverbed. 22 miles of hiking trails; park is on the northeast end of a 196 km ski-through trail network. 7 miles of snowmobile trail.

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